American Diabetes Association of Rochester honors Unity’s Community Diabetes Collaborative

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Posted Dec. 30, 2013 at 4:27 PM

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The Rochester chapter of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) honored Unity Health System’s Community Diabetes Collaborative (CDC) with the 2013 ADA Community Partnership Award.

The CDC was honored for its work with Rochester-area patients to improve blood glucose levels by 14 percent in its first 18 months.The group was recognized at the ADA’s annual Mission Recognition reception at Mario’s Restaurant in Pittsford on December 11.

The Community Diabetes Collaborative was established by Unity Health System in 2011. The program introduced innovative clinical approaches and systems to improve outcomes for patients with diabetes in collaboration with primary care physicians, specialists, and support staff within Unity and the Greater Rochester community. The Rochester RHIO provided assistance and information exchange services that helped physicians and staff access relevant clinical information among participating community providers.

“We’re so proud of the success that we’ve had with our patients and our colleagues who have been involved in this collaborative effort,” said Joyce Zimowski, Senior Vice President of Unity Medical Group. “What an honor it is to be recognized by our peers. We look forward to the continued success of this program.”